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Chapter 38 I must get the second male lead role!

Futian, Pengcheng Broadcasting and Television Group.

The idol drama "Diamond Lover," co-produced by Pengcheng TV and South Korean capital, held its actor auditions here today.

The male and female leads for the TV series were decided two weeks ago.

The roles auditioned for this time were all important supporting roles, with the most prestigious roles being the second male lead and the second female lead.

When Dilraba came with her assistant, she wasn't very confident that she could get the second female lead role.

Seeing that she was in low spirits, her assistant quickly encouraged her, "Sister Baba, it seems that most of the actresses who came to audition are newcomers. We have a big advantage!"

"Xiaolin, I'm a newbie too."

Reba forced a smile and then fell silent.

Seeing her like this, Xiaolin could only sullenly pout, but inwardly she began to resent the company for not providing any assistance with this audition...

"Sister Ba, why don't you call Sister Mi and ask her to talk to Sister Jia?"

"It's no use. If I make the call, I'll probably be laughed at to death."

Reba's voice was weary as she said, "'The popular female roles nowadays are naive and sweet. Playing this kind of domineering and diva-like character will affect your future reputation. I don't recommend auditioning!' These are Jia Jie's exact words. How could Mi Jie possibly contradict Jia Jie just to help me?"

"That sounds nice, but Sister Jia is just complaining that the pay is too low and the company isn't making any money..."

"You can say this to me, but please don't tell anyone else!"

Reba stared at her assistant with a serious expression, afraid that she might say something that could cause trouble later.

Xiaolin also regretted her bluntness: "I'm sorry, Sister Ba, I'll be more careful in the future."

"I know you mean well, but there's really no need to say that. I can't terminate the contract, so why complain so much?"

The topic was discouraging, so Xiaolin had no choice but to ask about another matter in the hopes of hearing good news.

"Sister Ba, how is Grandma's health lately?"

"Same as always. I called yesterday, and she said she coughed a couple of times because the weather turned cold."

Reba raised her eyebrows, her tone revealing concern for her elders' health.

Just as the silence was building up, Xiaolin suddenly caught a glimpse of someone.

"Tang Yan is here! She and Sister Mi are such good friends, if she can put in a good word for you, your chances of getting the audition might be much better."

Upon hearing this, Reba turned her head and saw Tang Yan entering with her manager Ji Rujing, as if they were looking for someone.

"I'm not familiar with her, wouldn't it be awkward to go over there like this?"

"Tsk, that's true... Hey, another handsome guy came in, and he brought two assistants with him."

"It's very impolite of you to point at someone like that."

Reba hurriedly pulled Xiaolin's hand back, then turned around apologetically, wondering if she should apologize to her.

As a result, their eyes met those of Chen Xiu, who had noticed them.

Facing each other from a distance, both were taken aback. Chen Xiu was the first to react, nodding to Reba before leading Wei Feng and Xiong Ben to find another spot.

Watching the person walk away, Dilraba withdrew her gaze, and a thought popped into her mind: Why would someone wear a suit to an audition?

In fact, other auditioning actors in the room had similar doubts.

"Boss, they're all staring at us."

"Look, you're Wei Jie?"

"With you by my side, I can't be Wei Jie."

"I'm in good health, I won't die."

After Chen Xiu and Wei Feng argued for a while without trying to lower their voices, everyone present looked away with embarrassed expressions.

Most of them didn't know who Wei Jie was, but they did know that their behavior had offended others.

Having eliminated the annoying gazes, Chen Xiu and Wei Feng exchanged a smile, everything understood without a word...

"Cough cough."

Upon hearing Xiong Ben's cough, Chen Xiu first adjusted her sitting posture to a comfortable position before looking up and glancing around.

When his gaze met Tang Yan's as she walked towards him in her high heels, he raised his hand to shield his eyes, blocking the view of the upper half of her face. "This is how you should look at her."

"Chen Xiu, it's been a long time!"

"Yeah, it's been a long time."

Chen Xiu nodded to Tang Yan, her attitude being very polite and friendly.

Seeing this, Wei Feng and Xiong Ben exchanged a glance and silently categorized Tang Yan as "Chen Xiu's ordinary friend".

After greeting them, Tang Yan hesitated for a moment, glancing at Wei Feng and Xiong Ben, then winked at Chen Xiu, signaling him to clear the area.

However, it was completely ignored.

Seeing Tang Yan constantly raising her eyebrows, Chen Xiu bluntly asked, "Are your eye muscles cramping?"

"no!"

In her anger, Tang Yan couldn't help but raise her voice a few decibels.

Noticing the gazes turning around, Ji Rujing quickly stepped forward and tugged at her sleeve to remind her.

Hearing her agent's whisper, Tang Yan quickly composed herself and said in a low voice, "Chen Xiu, I just want to talk to you alone."

"Hmm~, I think this place is pretty good."

"That's fine too. Hello, my name is Ji Rujing, Tang Yan's agent."

Seeing the hand suddenly extended in front of her, Chen Xiu looked up and stared at Ji Rujing's face for two seconds, basically confirming that the person who wanted to "talk to her alone" was not Tang Yan, but her.

"Hello."

After a polite handshake, Chen Xiu pointed to the empty seat: "Please sit down. If you wish to stand, I don't mind."

"It's just a matter of a few words, so there's no need to sit down."

Ji Rujing waved his hand dismissively, looked at Chen Xiu, and chose to get straight to the point.

"You have a great image, have you ever thought about signing with a talent agency?"

"No."

The question was direct, and the answer was even more direct.

Ji Rujing, who was temporarily at a loss, frowned slightly, but did not give up on persuading others.

"Your biggest competitor for the second male lead role is Luo Jin. Over the years, he has surpassed you in popularity and acting skills, and also..."

Ji Rujing suddenly leaned close to Chen Xiu and whispered, "His agent has also had dinner with the director in charge of the auditions a few times. You should know what that means."

"That director is quite greedy. He could have settled it with just one meal, but he insisted on eating several meals instead."

Chen Xiu answered very seriously, and his sincerity made Ji Rujing begin to doubt whether he was actually impersonating a yin-yang master.

Just as Ji Rujing was stunned and speechless, Luo Jin, whom she had mentioned, happened to walk out of the audition room.

The joy on his face was impossible to hide, as if the second male lead was already his. The person who came out from the side and put his arm around Luo Jin's shoulder must be the manager who had been taken advantage of so many times.
Chen Xiu stared at Luo Jin's location and thought to herself.

Once Ji Rujing realized what was happening, it was as if she had found a new supporting argument.

"In this situation, the role should already be confirmed, and the subsequent auditions are just formalities."

"Is that what you advocate?"

Chen Xiu looked at her dismissively. After hearing his name called, he didn't wait for Ji Rujing's reply and got up to head to the audition room.

"Wait a minute, I suggest you compete for the third male lead role. That way, Tangtang and I can be of some help."

"thank you for your kindness."

Chen Xiu stopped and stared at Ji Rujing, saying, "Based on what you just said, you should know Luo Jin's agent, right?"

"Yes, I know you."

"Could you please apologize to him for me? Destroying someone's expectations always has a cruel humor to it, but I have to get the second male lead!"

After saying that, Chen Xiu walked away.

Ji Rujing and Tang Yan looked stunned, while Wei Feng and Xiong Ben showed a completely normal expression.

(End of this chapter)